Led by the Argonne National Laboratory, a consortium of research laboratories called ‘Low-cost Earth-abundant Na-ion Storage’ (LENS) will utilise $50 million to develop long-lasting, high-energy sodium-ion batteries using safe, abundant and inexpensive materials and reduce U.S. dependence on limited and strategic essential elements. Read more…

Ridesharing company Uber and carmaker BYD are working on getting EVs on the road. The focus is now on South Africa as part of a pilot programme that will see Uber launch BYD electric vehicles on the streets of Johannesburg in 2025. Read more…

Fiat Professional has started production of the new version of the E-Ducato. This will take place at the Stellantis plant in Atessa, Italy. The production facility can build up to 1,200 vehicles per day. Read more…

Munich-based European charging infrastructure operator Qwello has taken over the Spanish joint venture previously operated together with Acciona Energía. Meanwhile, the CPO has installed its first 100 charging points in France. Read more…

Daimler Buses has been confirmed by Hamburger Hochbahn as the sole supplier for up to 350 fully electric city buses. The new solo and articulated buses are to be delivered to the northern German metropolis by 2030. Read more…

The 2025 Audi e-tron GT range has launched in the US, and with some technical upgrades, the car’s starting price has jumped significantly. The models are available to order through Audi retailers, with deliveries to start next year. Read more…

EV charging management software provider Ampeco has closed its Series B funding round, raising 26 million dollars. The company will use the capital to expand its presence in key markets and accelerate product development. Read more…

Volkswagen and Stellantis will purchase synthetic graphite for the anodes of electric car batteries from battery materials company Novonix. Read more…

BYD could introduce a new generation of its Blade battery – its in-house LFP battery – next year. It should only offer a higher energy density compared to the current version and also be smaller and lighter. Read more…

Singapore has become the first market where CEP provider FedEx will deploy custom-built Mercedes-Benz eVito 112 panel vans for last-mile logistics. The company wants to purchase only EVs from 2030. Read more…

German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) and his deputy Robert Habeck (Greens) want to prevent potential EU climate penalties for car manufacturers that could cost billions in the coming year. However, the European fleet limits will not be changed. It is more about creating a “pragmatic transition.” Read more…

US electric carmaker Rivian has received a conditional loan commitment from the US Department of Energy (DOE). The more than 6 billion dollars will help finance the company’s production facility in Georgia. Read more…

As US President-elect Donald Trump is looking to cut the federal EV tax credit programme, which offered a 7,500-dollar incentive for the purchase of an electric car, California is looking to re-instate its own subsidy programme. But at least one carmaker would not benefit from the move. Read more…

Nothvolt number one and number two shareholders, namely Volkswagen and Goldman Sachs, will write down their stake in the battery maker. What does that mean for the cash-strapped company? Read more…

Renault Trucks has officially announced a new version of the E-Tech T with a range of up to 600 kilometres for 2026. Sister company Volvo Trucks wants to present an electric long-haul truck with a similar range as early as 2025. However, the related brands remain silent on the technical data. Read more…

MAN Truck & Bus has celebrated the topping-out ceremony for its new large-scale battery production building in Nuremberg. It will begin manufacturing high-voltage batteries at the facility starting in April 2025. Read more…

Charging infrastructure manufacturer Kempower is working with financing and leasing company DLL to provide customers with further financing options. Initially, the target markets will include the UK, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Italy, Spain as well as Australia and New Zealand. Read more…

BMW is gradually converting production logistics at its Regensburg plant (Germany) from battery to hydrogen operation. Hydrogen-powered tugger trains and forklift trucks will be used for transport and logistics tasks starting in 2026. Read more…

Truck charging provider Milence has announced its first charging hub in Spain. When the location in Zaragosa will go into in 2025, it will be the eighth market where Milence is active. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz is giving insight into its current research activities aimed at the time after the powertrain turnaround. Future technologies currently being discussed by the manufacturer include in-drive brakes, a special power converter and solar paintwork. Read more…